Safety Management systems

Regulatory, Industry, and Business Drivers Influencing Practical Investigation Skills

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April 16, 2026

Steven Bentley

These drivers act as the “why” behind the SMS, shaping how an organization prioritizes its investigative resources. Regulatory Drivers Modern regulators have shifted from prescriptive rules (did you do X?) to performance-based oversight (how well does X work?). This means investigations must now provide documented proof that the SMS is functioning as a closed-loop system….

Sofema Aviation Services Considers EASA Lead Auditor Prerequisites

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June 04, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services provides the following discussion regarding the challenge to become an EASA Lead Auditor, addressing regulatory compliance, best practices, and practical guidance Introduction: Prerequisites for Becoming an EASA Lead Auditor Regulatory Context – EASA does not explicitly define a single standardized qualification for “Lead Auditors” across all contexts. Instead, Lead Auditors typically operate within…

Delegates from Alsalam Aerospace Successfully Completed the Safety Management Systems Implementation Review & Workshop Delivered by Sofema Aviation Services

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March 12, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) is pleased to share that the Safety Management Systems Implementation Review & Workshop – 2 Days was delivered to delegates from Alsalam Aerospace: Safety Management Systems Implementation Review & Workshop – 2 Days The knowledgeable SAS instructor, Wajahat Ali Khan, conducted the workshop as an in-company classroom. About the workshop The Safety…

Delegates from Airbus Helicopters Romania Successfully Completed the Aviation Leadership and Management Skills Development Workshop Delivered by Sofema Aviation Services

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February 21, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) is pleased to share that the Aviation Leadership and Management Skills Development Workshop – 3 Days was delivered to delegates from Airbus Helicopters Romania: Aviation Leadership and Management Skills Development – Workshop – 3 Days The knowledgeable SAS instructor, Florin Necula, conducted the workshop as an in-company classroom. About the workshop…